Type 33 (Romeo-class) Submarine

The Chinese Type 033 developed the Soviet Project 633, known to NATO as Romeo, through licensed and domestic construction. These diesel-electric submarines reflected the technology and operational priorities of the early Cold War. China built and adapted the design, and some boats were supplied abroad. They were conventional torpedo submarines rather than strategic nuclear missile boats. The double-hulled design carried bow and stern torpedo tubes in its original arrangement. China’s experience building these boats helped develop a domestic submarine industry. Later Chinese conventional submarines adopted substantially different hull shapes and systems, so the Type 033 is an earlier technological generation.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1946, Global War 1985, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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